WSST Conference 2019: Full Schedule

8:00am CST

Using Leaf Prints to Teach About Microorganisms and Ecology

In this lab activity, students culture leaf epiphytes on a variety of media to get a sense of the abundant life all around us! In the process, they learn about bacteria, fungi, plants, and ecology. This is a great lab to teach about microbiology, competition, cooperation, and more. The results are amazing and always fascinate my students. I will provide the lab, show sample results, and discuss ways that it can be used in the classroom.

Speakers

Greg Bisbee

Science/Biology teacher, Arrowhead High School

I've been teaching science/biology for over 30 years. I prefer to get students doing labs and moving around--looking at learning from multiple angles. I'm especially passionate about native plants and ecosystems, restoration ecology, and reconciliation ecology.

Thursday March 7, 2019 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Room O

High School, Biology/Life Science, Environmental

9:00am CST

DIY Algae Beads: a look at photosynthesis and respiration

Algae beads are easy to make and introduce students to algae, photosynthesis, and respiration. Learn how to bring it all together!

Speakers

Greg Bisbee

Science/Biology teacher, Arrowhead High School

Thursday March 7, 2019 9:00am - 9:50am CST
Room O

High School, Biology/Life Science

10:00am CST

Biology Bonanza I

These award-winning, veteran teachers share their favorite biology activities. Get activities on cells, break out boxes, and plant processes that you can use in the classroom.

Speakers

Greg Bisbee

Science/Biology teacher, Arrowhead High School

Michelle Griffin-Wenzel

Stacey Strandberg

Accelerated/AP Biology, Divine Savior Holy Angels High School

My primary function as a high school biology teacher at Divine Savior Holy Angels High School involves leading students to become excited by science and to become curious about material that they think they already know. I teach Accelerated Biology, AP Biology, mentor a SMART (students... Read More →

Thursday March 7, 2019 10:00am - 10:50am CST
Room O

High School, Biology/Life Science

11:00am CST

Flipped and Active Chemistry

Use the concepts of flipped learning environments to free up time for active learning, as well as NGSS and AP Science Practice work.

Speakers

Eric Pantano

Science Teacher, Edgewood High School

Chemistry teacher - flipped and paperless.

Thursday March 7, 2019 11:00am - 11:50am CST
Room O

High School, Chemistry

1:00pm CST

Exploring Project Learning Tree’s New “Treemendous Science!” K-2 Curriculum

PLT’s new curriculum helps increase your K-2 learners’ understanding of trees through the lens of NGSS. Come explore some activities and receive the curriculum for free!

Speakers

Nicole Filizetti

LEAF Professional Development Specialist, Wisconsin Center For Environmental Education

Nicole has a B.S. in Biology/Ecology, a secondary science teaching certificate, and an M.S. in Science Education from Northern Michigan University. She has been with the Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education since 2013, assisting with professional development for the LEAF... Read More →

Thursday March 7, 2019 1:00pm - 1:50pm CST
Room O

Elementary, Biology/Life Science, Environmental, Pedagogy/Teaching Strategies

2:00pm CST

A Look At Project Learning Tree’s New “Energy in Ecosystems” 3rd-5th Grade Curriculum

PLT’s new 3rd-5th grade curriculum helps engage students in learning about ecosystem interactions. Come explore some activities and receive the curriculum for free!

Speakers

Nicole Filizetti

LEAF Professional Development Specialist, Wisconsin Center For Environmental Education

Thursday March 7, 2019 2:00pm - 2:50pm CST
Room O

Elementary, Biology/Life Science, Environmental, Pedagogy/Teaching Strategies

3:00pm CST

Google Slides...the ultimate lesson planner!

Interested in learning about Google Slides’ hidden features? Learn how master templates, add-ons, embedded features, and more can help increase student engagement.

You can access the presentation HERE.

Speakers

Kirsten Wiesneski

High School Science Teacher, School District of Waukesha

This is my 12th year as a high school science teacher (Chemistry and Physics). I am an inveterate user of Blackboard and Google apps to facilitate instruction both virtually and face-to-face. I enjoy testing the capabilities and limits of what a program can offer me because my... Read More →

Thursday March 7, 2019 3:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Room O

High School, Biology/Life Science, Chemistry, Earth Science, Engineering, Environmental, Physics, Pedagogy/Teaching Strategies | General, Biology/Life Science, Chemistry, Earth Science, Engineering, Environmental, Physics, Pedagogy/Teaching Strategies

4:00pm CST

PolarTREC, The Antarctica Experience

Ever wonder what it would be like to live and work in Antarctica? Find out from a teacher who did! Nicolet high school teacher, Jennifer Bault, was stationed at McMurdo on the coast of Antarctica for 6 weeks last fall. Jennifer worked with a team from University of Texas, San Antonio on the Seasonal Sea Ice Production in the Ross Sea. Come hear and see what her amazing experience was all about and how you can become an NSF supported, PolarTREC teacher.

Speakers

Jennifer Bault

Science Teacher

Thursday March 7, 2019 4:00pm - 4:50pm CST
Room O

High School, Biology/Life Science, Chemistry, Earth Science, Engineering, Environmental, Physics, Pedagogy/Teaching Strategies | College, Biology/Life Science, Chemistry, Earth Science, Engineering, Environmental, Physics, Pedagogy/Teaching Strategies

8:00am CST

CLOSED: Watersheds Alive

What's your water address? Learn techniques to explore the Great lakes Basin as well as your local watershed through hands-on activities.

Speakers

Deb McRae

Liz Sutton

Friday March 8, 2019 8:00am - 9:50am CST
Room O

Middle School, Environmental/ES | General, Environmental/ES

10:00am CST

It's all about the Energy

Cost: $5- Energy is a part of our everyday life and an important topic in science. In this workshop we explore ways to teach energy with hands on activities.

Speakers

Beth Allcox

Teacher, NEW HOLSTEIN HS

I spent two weeks working at the Pacific Northwest National Lab. I learned about the history of the nuclear program and what is being done with the waste.I have also begun learning about materials science. It is a great program that I would recommend to anyone.

Elaine Gwinn

Todd Hansen

Energy Types pptx

Friday March 8, 2019 10:00am - 11:50am CST
Room O

Elementary, Physics | Middle School, Physics

2:00pm CST

CLOSED: Investigating Weather and Natural Hazards using Next-Generation Satellite Data.

Learn about our newest Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES) and how to access and investigate imagery using the free Satellite Information and Familiarization Tool (SIFT). By participating in this session educators will become equipped to coach students in a spring 2019 virtual science fair (http://cimss.ssec.wisc.edu/education/goesr/vsf) where students will use satellite data to investigate weather and natural hazards. Prizes include gift cards and official satellite launch viewing invitations. Teachers coaching the winning teams will garner launch invites and travel support to present at the 2020 American Meteorological Centennial meeting in Boston! WSST teachers in attendance will also receive a beautiful 4-season poster of Wisconsin.

Speakers

Scott Lindstrom

Margaret Mooney

Education Director, NOAA's Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies

Tim Schmit

Friday March 8, 2019 2:00pm - 3:50pm CST
Room O

Middle School, Earth Science, Engineering, Environmental | High School, Earth Science, Engineering, Environmental

9:00am CST

Environmental Knowledge and Perceived Environmental Education Teaching Efficacy of Pre-Service Teachers in Wisconsin

The research studied the relationship between environmental knowledge and environmental education teaching efficacy (confidence in teaching EE material) of pre-service teachers across Wisconsin's teacher preparation programs.

Speakers

Caroline Blake

Saturday March 9, 2019 9:00am - 9:50am CST
Room O

General, Environmental, Pedagogy/Teaching Strategies

10:00am CST

Flipped and Active Chemistry

Use the concepts of flipped learning environments to free up time for active learning, as well as NGSS and AP Science Practice work.

Speakers

Eric Pantano

Science Teacher, Edgewood High School

Chemistry teacher - flipped and paperless.

Saturday March 9, 2019 10:00am - 10:50am CST
Room O

High School, Chemistry